FCE Use of English Part 4

For questions 1-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

0 I hate having potatoes for breakfast
FAVOURITE
Potatoes are MY LEAST FAVOURITE food to have for breakfast.

1. “I am sorry I interrupted your conversation” Giorgio said.
INTERRUPTING
Giorgio conversation.

2. Please keep in mind that you will be charged for the service as well as the food.
ADVISED
Please you will be charged for the service as well as the food.

3. I never realised that they were twins.
OCCURED
It they were twins.

4. They had to cancel the meeting because some senior managers couldn’t make there in time.
OFF
The meeting had because some senior managers couldn’t make there in time.

5. The elevator didn’t work so we had to use the stairs to get to the seventh floor.
ORDER
The elevator so we had to use the stairs to get to the seventh floor.

6. Even though Rob tried his best, he came second in the race.
SPITE
Rob came second in the race his best.

7. I will help you with the project if you promise to study harder next year.
THAT
I will help you with the project you promise to study harder next year.

8. “Be careful, there is a storm coming from the sea” said the old lady.
ABOUT
The old lady a storm coming from the sea.

9. He drew my attention to my most serious mistakes.
OUT
He most serious mistakes.

10. You always leave the most difficult tasks until later.
OFF
You always most difficult tasks.

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